PC with - 14 in. Screen, Core 2 Duo, Optical Dr., 2 GB RAM

[ambassador_]

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Jan 11, 2007

Your recommendations regarding a dependable portable computer exhibiting:

* A 14 inch screen (1024x768 is the resolution that will be used)
* A Core 2 Duo processor (with P2100+ performance or better)
* A CD-RW/DVD-ROM optical drive
* An 80 GB hard drive
* 2 GB RAM
* A couple of USB 2.0 ports

would be appreciated. I would prefer a built-in power supply but this preference is not a requirement. The operating system that will be used initially is Microsoft Windows XP Professional (my own legal retail copy purchased earlier for another computer).

Thank you.

Ambassador
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[lostandwandering]

Try configuring either of these HP laptops to your liking. HP has decent quality and they look good.

DV2000 and V3000

Or configure Dell's E1405. I have experience with Dell laptops and know that they are of decent quality.

Inspiron E1405

 

[asusman]

Budget?

Since you have a retail copy of XP a barebone might make more sense.